Mom'S Popcorn Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 qts. popped popcorn
1 c. dark Karo syrup
1/2 c. sugar
1 t. cream of tartar
1 T. butter
1 t. vanilla
1/4 t. baking soda

Preparation

Cook Karo syrup, sugar and cream of tartar to soft ball stage (234\u00b0-240\u00b0 degrees). Remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla and mix well. Then add baking soda and stir well. Pour over popcorn and shape into balls.